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The Indiana Daily Student

Happy Thursday Hoosiers!

No. 6 Indiana women's basketball defeated No. 21 Illinois on the road last night 83-72. This win made Indiana head coach Teri Moren the winningest coach in program history with 189.

The Indiana men's basketball team will take on Illinois at 8:30 p.m. tonight at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Check out these stories today:

(?): Monroe County Central Emergency Dispatch Center workers vote to unionize

(?‍♂️): Indiana wrestling on the rise after victory over No. 16 Rutgers

(?): COLUMN: Four easy self-care activities to help combat seasonal depression

(?): COLUMN: Moren makes history and Indiana’s Holmes may be on the way to some of her own

(?): ‘We’re learning to win again’: Indiana men’s tennis starts season with wins over Dayton and Toledo

(?): COLUMN: 'The Last of Us' can win the hearts of non-gamers

1 (big story with photo): Indiana Supreme Court to hear arguments in abortion ban challenge

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The Indiana State House sits in downtown Indianapolis. The Indiana Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the state's near total abortion ban on Jan. 19, 2023.

Abortion care providers argue the ban violates the Indiana Constitution.

2 (big story with photo): OPINION: These women of color are modern day trailblazers

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SZA performs onstage at Spotify’s Night of Music party during VidCon 2022 on June 25, 2022, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. SZA’s new album "SOS" has shattered previously held records for Black artists. Courtesy Photo

Learn how to continue the mission of Martin Luther King Jr.

3 (big story with photo): No. 6 Indiana women’s basketball overcomes slow start to beat No. 21 Illinois

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Head Coach Teri Moren looks towards the court Jan. 12, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. The Hoosiers beat the Illini 83-72 in Urbana-Champaign on Wednesday. Alex Paul

With the victory, head coach Teri Moren became the winningest coach in program history.

4 (big story with photo): Indiana Republican Jim Banks launches U.S. Senate bid

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A portrait of U.S. Rep. Jim Banks is shown. Banks represents Indiana's 3rd congressional district, and he announced his run for U.S. senator on Jan. 17, 2023. Courtesy Photo

Banks announced his campaign Tuesday morning

5 (big story with photo): Honoring the life of Edson Sample

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Edson Sample sits in front of the IU Sample Gates. Sample funded the gates and dedicated them to his parents in June 1987. Before retiring, Sample worked in the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at IU for 29 years. IDS file photo

The donor of the IU Sample Gates passed away in early December.

6 (only text, no photo): No. 6 Indiana women’s basketball won 83-72 to complete its season sweep over No. 21 Illinois in Urbana-Champaign Wednesday night. While the Hoosiers had their defense to thank in the first matchup, they relied on their offense on the road. Read More.

7 (only text, no photo): On Wednesday, Indiana women’s soccer announced a change on the coaching staff. Former assistant coach Emily Basten has been replaced by Hannah Sullivan. Sullivan will presume the assistant/goalkeeper coach role, per release. Read More

8 (only text, no photo): The Friday Finish will occur from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Friday from Feb. 3 until March 3 in Wells Library. Read More.

9 (only text, no photo): Born and raised in Bloomington, Braydon “Brayke'' Elgar is a 22-year-old American rapper. Elgar previously attended Bloomington High School North, and he now has over 19,000 followers on Instagram and 22,000 followers on TikTok.  In 2021, a producer reached out to Elgar on social media giving him the opportunity to star on season two of HBO Max’s reality dating show “FBOY Island.”  Read More.

10 (only text, no photo): On Jan. 17, students at the Project School, located in Bloomington, gathered in a classroom to watch an interactive presentation about the life of Anne Frank. The presentation — the first of a series that will be given to public schools in the community — was given by members of the Jacobs School of Music to raise awareness about the opera and life of Anne Frank. Read More.

11 (only text, no photo): The Bloomington City Council met Jan. 18 to discuss potentially relocating the Bloomington Police Department and passed a resolution to call for the end of the embargo against Cuba. The council also read a statement condemning the recent racially motivated stabbing of an 18-year-old. Read More.

12 (only text, no photo): The Bloomington Fire Department responded to an apartment complex owned by Pavilion Properties in the 500 block of North Lincoln Street around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to a press release from the City of Bloomington. Read More.

This newsletter is written by me, Griffin Healy. I'm the Managing Editor of Engagement at the IDS. Send any feedback, song recommendations or things I remind you of to healygr@iu.edu. Have a wonderful day, Hoosiers!

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